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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.97, 1,464.81 and 683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.97, 1,464.81 and 683.03 is: 943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.97 : 1,464.81 = 683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.97/1,464.81 = 683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.97x = 1,464.81 × 683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.97x = 1,000,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,501.85/1,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.01

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